The festival was held on a dairy farm in Bethel, New York, from August 15 to 18, 1969, and attracted an estimated 400,000 people.
Woodstock was organized by a group of young men who wanted to create a festival that would be a counterpoint to the violence and upheaval of the 1960s. They wanted to create a space where people could come together and experience peace and love through music.
The festival featured performances from some of the most popular musicians of the time, including Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, and Santana. The festival also featured performances from lesser-known artists who would go on to become household names, such as Joan Baez, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and Arlo Guthrie.
Woodstock was a defining moment in the history of music and culture. The festival helped to bring the counterculture of the 1960s to mainstream America and influenced a generation of young people.
The festival was also a commercial success, grossing over $1 million. The proceeds from the festival were donated to various charities, including the Woodstock Fund, which was created to help provide medical care and other services to people who lived in the Woodstock area.